Araikeerai Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

• Araikeerai (Greens): 1 bunch
• Garlic pods: 5
• Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
• Mustard seeds: ¼ tsp
• Urid dal: ¼ tsp
• Asafoetida: ¼ tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Coconut oil: 1 tsp

Method:

1. Prepare the Greens:

   • Cut the Araikeerai finely. Wash and drain thoroughly.

2. Tempering:

   • In a heavy-bottomed kadai, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
   • Add mustard seeds and urid dal. Allow them to splutter.

3. Cook the Greens:

   • Add the finely chopped Araikeerai, garlic pods, turmeric powder, and salt to the kadai.
   • Sauté the mixture until the greens are cooked through.

4. Finish:

   • Remove from heat.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the Araikeerai curry with rasam and rice. Mix the curry with hot rice and a dollop of ghee for extra flavor.

Pathiya Samayal Contest Entry by Uma Sridharan